Qualcomm kick-starts standalone VR with its VR820 headset
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While Oculus' Rift and HTC's Vive have dominated the conversation about VR in the enthusiast space, there's a burgeoning range of companies thinking about ways to deliver VR experiences that don't require a tether to a powerful gaming PC. Samsung's Gear VR is just one example, but Intel's Project Alloy and the AMD-powered Sulon Q also promise a cordless, entry-level VR experience. Qualcomm is getting in on this game today with an ambitious VR reference platform of its own called the VR820. Produced in partnership with Chinese electronics developer Goertek, the VR820 will serve as both a standalone product and as a reference platform for other companies to develop VR headsets of their own.
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